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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

painted floral mandala t-shirt

Use fabric paint to create beautiful and bright personalised designs on shirts, pouches or even a tote!
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Print Project

Step 1

First, place cardboard inside your shirt to prevent pint from seeping through to the back.

Step 2

Click here to download and print the template, then cut out each shape.

Step 3

Trace the largest shape onto your shirt with a water-soluble marking pencil.

Step 4

Paint the shape with white fabric paint for a base layer. Let dry and paint another coat. Let dry, then paint green. Let dry.
TIP: The white paint serves as a base and will allow the fabric paint to pop against the darker shirt.

Step 5

Trace the next size shape on top of the first layer and paint with fabric paint. Let dry.

Step 6

Repeat Step 5 with each shape, working from largest to smallest. Let each paint dry completely between each layer.

Step 7

Use the assorted stylus tools to add dots in various sizes with white paint. Let dry.
TIP: Allow paint to cure for 72 hours before washing.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    ArtMinds™ Embossing Stylus Tool Set

    Item # 10045694 
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    $6.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart® All Purpose Brush Set

    Item # 10317285 
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    $4.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Water Soluble Marking Pencil

    Item # 10354250 
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    $4.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Gildan® Short Sleeve Adult T-Shirt

    Item # 10147206 
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    $6.99
    • Color: Purple
    • Size: Large
    • Color: Purple
    • Size: Large
    +More Colors,
    Sizes
    • Color: Purple
    • Size: Large
    +More Colors,
    Sizes
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
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    $9.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Cardboard
  • Paper Plate (or Palette Paper)
  • 1 - Orange Fabric Paint by Imagin8™ (SKU 10653328)
  • 1 - White Fabric Paint by Imagin8™ (SKU 10651853)
  • 1 - Yellow Fabric Paint by Imagin8™ (SKU 10653327)
  • 1 - Blue Fabric Paint by Imagin8™ (SKU 10653329)
  • 1 - Green Fabric Paint by Imagin8™ (SKU 10653330)
Instructions
Step 1

First, place cardboard inside your shirt to prevent pint from seeping through to the back.

Step 2

Click here to download and print the template, then cut out each shape.

Step 3

Trace the largest shape onto your shirt with a water-soluble marking pencil.

Step 4

Paint the shape with white fabric paint for a base layer. Let dry and paint another coat. Let dry, then paint green. Let dry.
TIP: The white paint serves as a base and will allow the fabric paint to pop against the darker shirt.

Step 5

Trace the next size shape on top of the first layer and paint with fabric paint. Let dry.

Step 6

Repeat Step 5 with each shape, working from largest to smallest. Let each paint dry completely between each layer.

Step 7

Use the assorted stylus tools to add dots in various sizes with white paint. Let dry.
TIP: Allow paint to cure for 72 hours before washing.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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